There is no quite a place in the world like Sydney, many would say. Located on the south-east coast of the Tasman Sea, the capital of New South Wales is by far the largest and most densely populated city in Australia with an estimated of 4.5 million residents living in the metropolitan area. Ranked 10th worldwide for quality of living by Mercer consulting firm in 2010, Sydney regularly listed in various different global city rankings surveyed by independent organizations and/or institutions. It is a cosmopolitan city surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush hinterland and World Heritage areas. Jobs which allow skilled migrants and students on working holidays to earn cash are quite aplenty, education is one of the bests in the world and the city also works wonder as the business gateway to Australia.
The city has been known for being a global centre for arts, fashion, tourism, culture and education, and has hosted several international games over the years, including the 2000 Summer Olympics and 2003 Rugby World Cup final match. This year, Sydney is going to host the 2010 Forbes Global CEO Conference in September and the NSW government is taking its part in the Shanghai World Expo 2010. If you are considering visiting Sydney for a holiday, here are some must-see tourist destination areas you might want to visit:
1. Bondi Beach: Located just about 10 minutes from central Sydney, the beach offers lock, stock and barrel for tourists looking for a beach holiday. Whether you wish to surf, jog or simply walk along the white sandy beach, the choice is all yours.
2. Sydney Harbour Bridge: You could take a cruise along the harbour. Enjoy the scenery, take few snapshots or simply buy a cup of latte from a nearby cafe if you do not feel like taking a cruise.
3. Sydney Opera House: Take a sightseeing tour inside the Opera House, take a picture in front of the iconic architectural building or simply purchase ticket to see a life performance.
There are other places to visit and tours to visit such as the Rocks, wine-tasting tours, the Three Sisters, Chinatown, Observatory and other museums as well. If you are travelling in group, you may want to hire a bus to help you get the most out of your time in Sydney. There are bus hire services such as minibushiresydney.com.au which provides 8, 12 and 21-seater minibuses with an optional self drive and driver. They also offer free luggage if required, provide airport pickup and offer Tom Tom GPS to help you roam the city safely. Known for being a minibus specialist that works with low overheads, their bus hire rates are considered as some of the bests in Sydney. You may want to visit their official website to see if you could find the minibus you need to help you roam the city easily, efficiently and cost-effectively.
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